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This Mother's Day, some Chicago moms are celebrating miracle babies
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- Celeste's story
Mom faces choice: baby or breast cancer treatment? - Merav’s story
From 'certain miscarriage,' a miracle heartbeat - Lisa's Story
After two failed IVFs, a baby is born - Michelle's Story
Years of trying, one tragedy, then joy - Jenni's Story
For woman battling rare lung disease, son is a breath of fresh air
How to help
The Bernstein family (see Michelle's story above) is very involved in the March of Dimes. Their family team, Team Believe, walks in memory of Riley who would have been 5 this year, in the annual March of Dimes North Suburban March for Babies in Arlington Heights. They have raised more than $24,000 so far. Even though this year's has passed, fundraising continues. To help, click here.
All babies are little miracles. But some babies conquer such extraordinary obstacles just to be born that they deserve extra recognition. From babies born to mothers with cancer who defied the odds just to get pregnant, to babies who didn't seem like they were going to make it past conception, we'd like to share their miraculous stories.
Browse the stories on the left.
